West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE) has launched a reverse circulation drilling campaign at its flagship Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, situated in the resource-rich Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The latest exploration phase, comprising up to 4,000m of drilling, marks a critical step in the company’s 2026 strategy to define and expand high-grade mineralised zones following results from the previous year.
The program is strategically designed to target northern extensions of the Elizabeth Hill system, specifically focusing on the Munni Munni Fault.
Geologists have identified several high-priority targets where the MMF sits within 150m of the surface.
By focusing on the shallower depths, West Coast Silver aims to delineate resources that are potentially amenable to low-cost, open-pit mining operations, providing a clear pathway toward economic feasibility.
The 2026 initiative follows up on impressive high-grade intersections recorded during the 2025 drilling season.
Current efforts include testing areas directly up-dip and along the plunge of the original Elizabeth Hill underground silver mine.
Recent data suggests that the mineralisation extends all the way to the surface, offering a substantial opportunity to increase the project's overall footprint.